http://www.newamerica.net/programs/content/1263/policy Policy Papers by Program for tabbed view on main program pages en http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/jobs_solutions_our_jobless_recovery <p> <em>This speech was delivered at The New School</em><em> on May 19, 2009. </em> </p> <p> <strong>Views on the U.S. economy</strong> </p><p><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/jobs_solutions_our_jobless_recovery">read more</a></p> Leo Hindery American Infrastructure Initiative Economic Growth Program Global Economic Strategy Global Middle Class Initiative Smart Globalization Initiative Next Social Contract Economic Growth Trade Tue, 19 May 2009 10:40:00 -0400 Economic Growth 13746 at http://www.newamerica.net http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/redressing_america_s_public_infrastructure_deficit <p> Chairman, Oberstar, Representative Mica, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today on the question of &quot;financing infrastructure investments.&quot; </p> <p> Over the past several decades, we have accumulated a sizeable public infrastructure deficit. As a result, a variety of infrastructure bottlenecks-traffic congested roads, clogged ports, and an antiquated air traffic system, to mention just a few-have begun to undercut our economy's efficiency and undermine our quality of life. </p><p><a href="http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/redressing_america_s_public_infrastructure_deficit">read more</a></p> Bernard L. Schwartz The Bernard L. Schwartz Fellows Program American Infrastructure Initiative Economic Growth Program Global Economic Strategy Economic Growth Public Infrastructure Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:49:00 -0400 Economic Growth 7309 at http://www.newamerica.net